Returning Combat Veterans: Enhanced Eligibility for VA Health Care

If you served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998, and were discharged on or after January 28, 2003, you have special eligibility to enroll in the VA health care system for 5 years from your date of discharge or release.

You can receive cost-free medical care for any condition related to your service in theater and access to VA’s full Medical Benefits Package.

The 5-year eligibility period begins on your discharge or separation date from active duty military service, or in the case of multiple call-ups, the most recent discharge date. National Guard and Reserve personnel, who were activated and served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998, may also be eligible for enhanced health care benefits.
 
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For more information about Combat Veteran eligibility for VA health care:

• Download the Combat Veteran Eligibility Fact Sheet
• Read the Combat Veteran FAQ

Information from http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/gateway/combat_vets.asp